Celebrities known for signature shades

This Sunday’s Style section includes a story about the latest in eyewear trends, for which Chronicle reporter Joy Sewing chatted with industry insiders about this year’s hippest frame shapes and colors. The sunny weather, however, also made us think about sunglasses — and celebrities known for wearing signature shades. From Jackie O’s classic style to Elton John’s outrageous shapes (plus a few random favorites peppered in for fun), here are our top picks. Who are we missing?

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We could've done a whole slideshow on amazing Elton John shades. He's shown here performing at Watford Football Club, United Kingdom, on May 5, 1974.

We could've done a whole slideshow on amazing Elton John shades. He's shown here performing at Watford Football Club, United Kingdom, on May 5, 1974.

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Elton John circa 1974.

Elton John circa 1974.

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More fabulous Elton. Here he's pictured in Hollywood wearing a fur jacket over dungarees and large sunglasses with his initials picked out in the center, November 1974.

More fabulous Elton. Here he's pictured in Hollywood wearing a fur jacket over dungarees and large sunglasses with his initials picked out in the center, November 1974.

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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis at Heathrow Airport near London, circa June 1971. Her preferred oversize style is still en vogue.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis at Heathrow Airport near London, circa June 1971. Her preferred oversize style is still en vogue.

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Twiggy eats a popsicle at Disneyland, Anaheim, California, 1967. The British model often was photographed in mod styles.

Twiggy eats a popsicle at Disneyland, Anaheim, California, 1967. The British model often was photographed in mod styles.

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U2 frontman Bono is a sunglasses enthusiast.

U2 frontman Bono is a sunglasses enthusiast.

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Octagonal sunglasses on Barbra Streisand in 1969.

Octagonal sunglasses on Barbra Streisand in 1969.

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Italian film actress Sophia Loren at London Airport in 1965.

Italian film actress Sophia Loren at London Airport in 1965.

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Is there anything more classic than Audrey Hepburn, shown here in 1964?

Is there anything more classic than Audrey Hepburn, shown here in 1964?

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Audrey Hepburn wore a white hat and matching sunglasses for her role in William Wyler's 1966 comedy caper "How To Steal A Million."

Audrey Hepburn wore a white hat and matching sunglasses for her role in William Wyler's 1966 comedy caper "How To Steal A Million."

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In 1951, Audrey Hepburn pictured on the beach at Rottingdean, East Sussex.

In 1951, Audrey Hepburn pictured on the beach at Rottingdean, East Sussex.

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Musician and famous shades fan Lou Reed, circa 1970.

Musician and famous shades fan Lou Reed, circa 1970.

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It is rare to spot fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld without his eyes (and body) covered in black.

It is rare to spot fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld without his eyes (and body) covered in black.

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Debbie Harry of the rock group Blondie poses backstage after a 1979 West Hollywood, California concert at the Whiskey A Go Go.

Debbie Harry of the rock group Blondie poses backstage after a 1979 West Hollywood, California concert at the Whiskey A Go Go.